IPF Congratulate Otuaro on PAP Appointment, Hail President Tinubu

IPF Congratulate Otuaro on PAP Appointment, Hail President Tinubu

The Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF) has congratulated Chief (Dr.) Dennis Burutu Otuaro on his appointment as the Substantive Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP).

The Pan-Ijaw media organization expressed profound joy and optimism regarding Otuaro's appointment, noting that with his leadership, the existing challenges within the PAP program would be swiftly be addressed, while simultaneously advancing the successes achieved by the past administrations.

In a statement issued by IPF's national president Comrade Ozobo Austin through the office of the Secretary-General, Tare Magbei further seized the opportunity to extend gratitude to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for recognising the merit and competence of a Delta Ijaw for such a significant role. 

The statement further held that this gesture not only highlights the commitment to inclusivity but also underscores the importance of subregional representation in national programs.

However, IPF emphasised the importance of collaboration and urged Dr. Otuaro to foster open communication and partnership with essential Niger Delta organizations and stakeholders such as the Ijaw Publishers' Forum, stating that such collaborations would facilitate greater efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery and ultimately benefiting the Niger Delta.

The statement said IPF remained committed to supporting his efforts and looks forward to witnessing positive transformations within the Presidential Amnesty Programme under his stewardship.

IPF further affirmed their readiness to contribute to the collective progress and development of the Niger Delta region.

The statement reads, "This is by far one of the most widely accepted and commended appointment President Bola Tinubu has made from the Niger Delta since taking over the affairs of our dear country. 

"Your appointment comes at a time calls for the rejuvenation and re-evaluation of strategies for the Presidential Amnesty Programme have reached unprecedented heights. 

"Your occupance of the lofty office is of course a testament to your fruitful antecedent as a contributor to the development and peaceful well-being of our region. 

"In commemorating your upliftment, we urge you to exercise unrivalled expertise through the implementation of results-oriented strategies towards the anticipated success of the programme. 

"I also, through this medium commend President Tinubu for sustaining the existing peace in the Niger Delta by not paying heed to the calls for the appointment of a non-Ijaw as PAP coordinator. 

"The Presidential Amnesty Programme is an offshoot of the agitations for a developed Niger Delta led by Ijaws' through blood and sweat. 

"Once again, congratulations Dr. Dennis on your well deserved appointment. We are super convinced you will flourish while on this assignment".

Sunny Kicks off Consultation tour, visits Biakpara ahead LGA polls

Sunny Kicks off Consultation tour, visits Biakpara ahead LGA polls

Francis Tayor

Warri ______ The immediate past Secretary Burutu Local Government Council, Hon Prince Sunday Ebiboloukaemi Perekeme has commenced consultation tour on Tuesday March 12, 2024 with a visit to elderstatesman, Wing Commander Peter Biakpara (Rtd.) ahead of the forthcoming Burutu Local Government Council polls.

Prince Sunny speaking at the visit, informed the highly respected leader of his desire to contest the number one seat in Burutu LGA, noting that he has what it takes to serve the people of Burutu as the council Chairman.

Sunny emphasized that Burutu LGA is so blessed with abundance natural resources that when prudently managed with competent hand, everybody will benefit.

He however, humbly solicited for fatherly blessings, advice and support of elder P.Y. Biakpara, adding that he is very much prepared to practically tackle the challenges facing Burutu people when elected as the council Chairman.

In his reaction, elder Biakpara received the campaign team of Prince Sunny Perekeme with joyful heart, noting that based on Perekeme past leadership experiences, he is no doubt will make Burutu LGA proud when given the opportunity.

He described Hon. Sunny Perekeme as someone that is very calm, honest, smart, focused, intelligent and responsible person that can be trusted with leadership, adding that his candidature is a good one.

Highpoint of the visit was offering of prayer to the chairman hopeful, Prince Sunny Perekeme by elder P.Y. Biakpara.

Meanwhile, it will interest the public to note that Hon. Prince Sunny Perekeme was first appointed in 2003 as Transition Committee Member/Supervisor for Agric and Natural Resources under Hon. Asuper Forteta led council Chairman. In 2008, he was reappointed as Supervisor for Agric and Natural Resources by Hon. Frank Ekioemi Zuokumo led council Chairman. 

In 2018, he was appointed as Secretary to Burutu Local Government Council by Hon. Godknows Angele led council Chairman.

In 2021, he was reappointed as Secretary Burutu Local Government Council by Hon. Godknows Angele, where he humbly and faithfully served both Angele and Combolous lkisa. 

He was also appointed as head of Administration of the PDP election management committee in Burutu Local Government Area during 2023 general elections.

And he was recently appointed as Secretary 2024 Burutu North Constituency Delta State House of Assembly Re-run election management committee in Burutu Local Government Area.

It is on record that Hon. Prince Sunny Ebiboloukaemi Perekeme is the first man to bagged the Meritorious Award as the most humble and honest Council Secretary in the history of Burutu Local Government Council.

Among those in the campaign team of Prince Sunny Perekeme include; Mr. Funpere Numupeide, DG Hon. Prince Sunny Perekeme campaign organization, Alex Edumogiren, Hon. Asiayei Eregu, Maureen Bolo, Demeateide Raphael and many others.

IPF Pays Condolence Visit to William Bozimo Over Death of his Wife, Alice Adibo-Bougbe

IPF Pays Condolence Visit to William Bozimo Over Death of his Wife, Alice Adibo-Bougbe

Asaba_____ Following the breaking news of the sudden demise of the wife of a popular Nigerian veterian Journalist, Mr. William Zideke Bozimo popularly known as Willy B, the ljaw Publishers Forum, IPF has paid a condolence visit to the bereaved Octogenarian at his residence in Asaba, Delta State Capital.

The delegation of IPF was led by its National President, Comrade Austin Ozobo on Wednesday, described the passage of late Mrs William Bozimo as a great lost to the bereaved, his immediately family and ljaw nation.

It will interest the public to note that, Mr. William Zideke Bozimo, popularly known as Willy B was among the pioneer renowned ljaw journalists in the 60s/90s who stood firm to confront the Nigerian military jaunta unfavourable policies and oppression against  ljaw nation, and the Niger Delta region at large.

He suffered a series of arrest and detention by Gen. Yakubu Gowon, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida and Gen. Sani Abacha led military administrations in Nigeria.

It will also interest the public to note that Mr Willy B is the immediate younger brother to the foremost ljaw leader and former Minister of Police Affairs, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo.

Before his retirement from the noble journalism profession,  he first worked with the Daily Times Nigeria Newspaper, The Tide Newspaper of Rivers State, The Delta State owned Newspaper The Pointer among others.

He also served as the Executive Assistant (EA) on Media and Research to the former Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Dr. Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan.

Meanwhile, the corpse of the deceased, Mrs. Alice Adibo-Bougbe Bozimo is currently deposited at the FMC morge Asaba, pending final burial arrangement by the family.

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The late Mrs William Bozimo hails from Esanpou community in Ekeremor LGA and  Ebedebiri Community in Sagbama LGA both in Bayelsa State.

Delta LG Polls: Andaye Inaugurates Ward Coordinators Across Bomadi

Delta LG Polls: Andaye Inaugurates Ward Coordinators Across Bomadi

Warri _____ Ahead of the forthcoming Local Government Council elections in Delta State, the Bomadi Local Government Chairman hopeful, Hon Dagidi Rawlings Andaye, has inaugurated his ward Campaign Coordinators across the LGA.

The inauguration ceremony took place on the 7th of March, 2024 at his Ughelli residence excited all and sundry that witness the occasion.

Andaye in his eloquent and intelligent speech, said before he embarked on this project, he has equally seek the face of God before now, and he assured them that God hand is fully involved in the vision he tagged ' Divine Project'.

He equally thanked the coordinators for being here today to join hands with him in moving Bomadi local government forward. 

According to him, said:

" You people are carefully selected for this project and you know, only me cannot do it alone by myself that is why your support is highly needed to win together and equally form part of the government together when l become the council chairman this year.

" You know that I can’t be everywhere in the local government but with you as my Coordinators at the various ward levels, my gospel can be preached to the grassroots.

" I have equally consulted all the leaders of Bomadi local government before today, and I must tell you that I have worked for this party PDP in various capacity. 

" I was a former Financial Secretary of our great party. During my time as the Financial Secretary, I was able to collect almost hundred percent of party dues from the sitting councillors then".

" Because of my passion for politics, I also formed a political pressure group known as kpakiama youths in politics, in order to strengthen the party for future elections.

" I was also the special Assistant to the immediate past National Chairman of our great Party PDP, Sen. Iyorcha Ayu.

" I also served in the recent Delta State PDP campaign Council that produced Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori as the Executive Governor of the State".

In their separate remarks, the Director General of the (ARD) campaign team, Hon. Pius Labs assured the ward coordinators of inclusive administration when voted into office. 

In the same vein, Chairman of the campaign team, Hon. Dr. Denghan Macaulay said that they should count themselves lucky because their principal has decided to recognized them to form part of his government. 

Responding to the principal by three of the Ward Coordinators, Hon. John Feh appreciated the chairmanship aspirant for finding them worthy to work with him, assures that he will take the gospel down to his ward and preach it to his people. 

While Hon. Perekeme Seleyiebo maintained that they are very happy to work with a grassroot politician like Dagidi, who also one of their own as former supervising Councillor. 

And Hon. Nurse Edeinmene also prayed God to make the project a success.

Major highlights of the ceremony was the inauguration of the ten wards coordinators. They are: Seleyibo Perekeme, Hon Nurse-Ere Edeinmene, Cynthia Bunu, Obasanjo Edonkumon, Seletenbofa Francisco, Jimmy Famous, Hon. Kingsley Kofa, Amatu Moses, Hon. Vincent Eregbene, Kingsley Kemansuode.

Others are, John Feh, Hon. Ebisine, Hon. Amameniye Adaka Hon. Ebisine Garry, Pius Ebikome, Perekeme Carter, Wenemo Enede Issac, John Oluwale Karetimi, Chief Deba Oru and Austine Okodozor.

Late Chief Johnny Aribogha for Burial on Friday 22 March, at Ogbe-ljoh

Late Chief Johnny Aribogha for Burial on Friday 22 March, at Ogbe-ljoh 

Warri _____ All is set for the final burial rites of late Chief. Johnny Aribogh, a great philanthropist and a successful businessman from Ogbe-ljoh Warri kingdom, in Warri South West LGA of Delta.

In a statement released by the family and Committee of Friends on Wednesday and signed by Mr. Kingsley Aribogha ( for the children), Barr. (Dr.) Clarkson Aribogha (for the family) and Barr. Sunny Kadiri Enegbuma (Committee of Friends) noted that late Chief Aribogha would be committed to mother earth on 22nd March, 2024 at his country home, Ogbe-ljoh.

Read below full details of the burial programme:

The Families of late Chief. F.U. Aribogha of Odidi in Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, Okerenkoko in Gbaramatu Kingdom both in Warri South-West LGA, Obotobo in Ogulagha Kingdom, Burutu LGA, and Aladja community of Udu LGA, all in Delta State, and the God's Kingdom Mission announce the call to glory of our dearly beloved son, brother, husband, father, and uncle, Late High Chief. Johnny Order Aribogha (JP), who passed on at the age of 67 on Friday February 16th, 2024 in Warri after a brief illness. 

He was survived by his wife, children, brothers and many relatives.

According to the Burial Arrangements:

Thursday, March 21st, 2024:

4:00 PM: Condolence Visit/Service of Songs at his residence, Plantation Estate, Otokutu Town.

Friday 22nd March, 2024:

8:00 AM: Body leaves Veneel Clinic Mortuary, Okumagba Avenue to his hometown Ogbe-ljoh Warri kingdom, on a barge via Miller Waterside N.P.A, Warri.

11:00 am: Funeral Service/lnterment at Ogbe-Ijoh Town, Headquarters of Warri South West LGA, Delta State.

1:00 PM: Entertainment of guests and music to be supplied by Chief Barrister S.Smooth, the Paddle of the Niger Delta.

Sunday, March 24th, 2024:

Thanksgiving Service at God's Kingdom Mission, Headquarters, before the Udu Bridge, Enerhen.

Signed:

Mr. Kingsley Aribogha, (For the Children)

Barr. (Dr.) Clarkson Aribogha (For the Family)

Barr. Sunny Kadiri Enegbuma (Committee of Friends).

Guwor Congratulates lPF Executives, Calls for Balance Reportage

Guwor Congratulates lPF Executives, Calls for Balance Reportage 

Asaba_____ Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, RT. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has congratulated the newly elected Executive members of the reverend ljaw Publishers Forum, IPF on the occasion of their recent successful lnauguration/Sworn-ln at Warri, Delta State.

The speaker also charged members of the Ijaw Publishers Forum to always cross-check their facts before publication, thereby stressing the need to be objective, unbiased and balance whatever ever information that is disseminated to public.

Mr speaker promised to partner with IPF on the area of rendering adequate reportage of the activities and programmes of the State Assembly under his leadership, adding that his door is always open to the forum for progressive interaction in the future.

He stated this when a delegation of the newly-inaugurated National Executive Council of the IPF paid him a courtesy call at the State Assembly Complex, Asaba on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024.

In his opening speech, IPF President, Comrade Ozobo Austin equally congratulated Guwor on his elevation, and commended the House member representing Warri South West Constituency for displaying dexterity and composure since his emergence as speaker of the House. 

Ozobo also commended Guwor for his commitment and contributions to the development of Delta State via Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's MORE Agenda.

The IPF President subsequently opened the doors of collaboration between the body and the legislature in the state. 

Responding, Guwor commended the body for finding the need to front collaboration between the media and the legislature. 

The Speaker charged the body to uphold the tenets of journalism viz; professionalism, objectivity and lack of bias.

Guwor further assured of delivering needed necessary support for the IPF to thrive.

The Speaker was joined by Emma Sinebe, Patani Constituency; Preyor Oboro, Bomadi Constituency; and Peres Oloye of Burutu II Constituency. 

On the other hand, the IPF delegation included Oyinbi Onduku, Vice President;  Tare Magbei, Secretary; Ezekiel Kagbala, Public Relations Officer; Friday Mingo, Treasurer; and Mike Ugedi, Financial Secretary. 

Others were Ekpegha Tamaraupreye of South South Daily and Arex Akemotubo of Waffi TV.

Chief Gbenekama Gives Credence to IPF, Made Financial Donation

Chief Gbenekama Gives Credence to IPF, Made Financial Donation 

Warri _____ Chief Godspower Gbenekama JP, the Fiyewei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in the Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, has thrown his weight behind lPF as well as made some cash donation for the forum Secretariat project in order for the body of media professionals to rewrite the Ijaw story in the correct narrative.

Chief Gbenekama gave his support when the Forum paid him a courtesy call at his residence in Warri on Monday, March 11, 2024, to intimate him on the aims and objectives of the body.

Members of the IPF on the visit include its president, Comr. Ozobo Austin; vice president, Comr. Onduku Oyinbi; secretary, Comr. Magbei Tare; public relations officer 1 and 2, Comr. Ezekiel Kagbala and Prince Peretengboro Klintin, respectively; treasurer, Comr. Ugedi Mike; chief research officer, Mr. Abai Francis. Others are Comr. Tams Okunbiri MMD, Comr. Keneware Emmanuel, Comr. Ekpegha Preye, Comr. Demebide Anthony (MC Akpolokpolo).

The Fiyewei, who during his speech demonstrated that the spirit of activism was still ingrained in his blood stream, posited that it is the responsibility of all Ijaw sons and daughters in the Niger Delta and beyond to improve on the Ijaw Nation by making it better than they met it.

He assured the IPF of his continuous support while also commending the Forum for taking the cause of a better Ijaw Nation through intellectual struggle upon themselves.

Earlier, Comr. Ozobo praised Gbenekama for his contributions towards the struggle for a better Niger Delta especially during the era of military siege in the oil-rich but impoverished region.

He also intimated the Fiyewei of the objectives of the IPF, some of which are to create sensitization, change the negative narrative ascribed to the Ijaw struggle that is aimed at equity, fairness and justice; among others. 

He listed the need for a secretariat for the Forum, the provisions of equipment to aid Ijaw publishers in the discharge of their duties, advanced training for members to improve and boost quality of reportage, among others.

Highlight of the visit include photograph session by members of the IPF in attendance with the Fiyewei of Gbaramatu Kingdom.